PENNSYLVANIA EVENTS - The Keystone Newsroom

Jan 2026 5

Pocono Mountains: A winter getaway guide for families

By Kalena Thomhave | THINGS TO DO, EVERGREEN, Kalena Thomhave

From snowy scenery to small town charm, the Pocono Mountains offer experiences for every family.

The Pocono Mountains in northeastern Pennsylvania are home to some of the most beautiful landscapes in Pennsylvania.

Dec 2025 19

Ordinary Pennsylvanians who performed extraordinary acts of kindness in 2025

By Kalena Thomhave | LOCAL PEOPLE, COMMUNITY, Kalena Thomhave

Meet the everyday people making a real difference in Pennsylvania.

Dec 2025 17

When the ball just won’t do: The wacky things Pennsylvania drops on New Year’s Eve

By Ashley Adams | LOCAL CULTURE, COMMUNITY, Ashley Adams

The abundance of hometown pride is evident in the different New Year’s Eve celebrations across the state, when weird things start dropping at midnight.

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Dec 2025 15

PA residents push back against AI data centers in Lancaster

By Public News Service | LOCAL NEWS, COMMUNITY, Public News Service

Residents of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, are voicing concerns over plans to convert two former printing plants into massive data centers for artificial intelligence and cloud computing.

Dec 2025 8

Where to volunteer in PA as a family

By Kalena Thomhave | THINGS TO DO, EVERGREEN, Kalena Thomhave

Learn where you can spend time together as a family while giving back to the community.

Volunteering is a meaningful way for families to spend time together, all while making a difference in their communities.

Dec 2025 5

Quinta Brunson funds free field trips for Philly public schools with newly launched program

By Brook Bolen | LOCAL NEWS, COMMUNITY, Brook Bolen

“Abbott Elementary” star and Philadelphia native Quinta Brunson launched a new program to provide free field trips to local students. Here’s what you need to know.